crestfallen
The origin and history of crestfallen.
Etymology
From crest + fallen, from the appearance of a horse with its crest (head) on its chest after defeat in a battle.
The origin and history of crestfallen.
From crest + fallen, from the appearance of a horse with its crest (head) on its chest after defeat in a battle.
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